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We performed a comparison between Adobe ColdFusion and Zoho Creator based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Rapid Application Development Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Adobe ColdFusion vs. Zoho Creator Report (Updated: March 2024).
768,924 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"I would like to say that its best feature is its different kinds of connectors. We have lots of in-built connectors.""My client has been able to improve productivity with the use of the tool. The solution has them develop several tools that addressed their specific needs. They have become more efficient and safe with the use of the product.""The ability to write SQL queries was very helpful as we did not need to bother our DBAs in writing stored procedures for simple tasks.""No need to import libraries from outside the environment.""We save enormous amounts of time in development using this tool.""This tool was very easy learn, yet powerful enough to manage many sites on a single instance.""Apart from providing a mature, reliable, consistent platform, Adobe also offers outstanding customer service and product support.""I find it to be the easiest server-side technology for website development. It easily integrates with virtually everything– from web APIs to NoSQL databases to RSS and XML services."

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"Can access information from other Zoho packages and you can write custom scripts.""Zoho Creator is easy to design and accessible for any business purpose. The solution is priced low and helps you meet business requirements. You can write a script based on requirements and trigger it whereby the customer will receive notifications. It is a customizable application.""Zoho Creator is a flexible open platform that is good for development in a complex environment that other platforms may not support. It isn't a challenge for me to develop any kind of complex application in Zoho.""Zoho Creator helps to maintain the products in development.""While using Zoho Creator, we can establish alternative interfaces to connect with Zoho applications. This enables us to run desired automation and workflows without exhausting the API limits.""Zoho Creator boasts a multitude of impressive features, but one of the most outstanding is its flexibility in creating interactive reports and pages. With Zoho Creator, users have the ability to utilize HTML and CSS to create visually appealing pages that are rich in information, utilizing data from the system itself. This exceptional feature provides a remarkable advantage and adds immense value to Zoho Creator.""The most important thing is Zoho Creator's functionality. Other cloud platforms cannot provide its functionality.""Zoho Creator can be integrated with other platforms easily."

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Cons
"ColdFusion’s third-party authentication is currently limited to just a couple of companies, like Google and Facebook, and a few third-party SAML authenticators. From my personal perspective, adding LinkedIn and Microsoft would greatly benefit me.""Need to be able to Be able to inject Python, Java, Groovy, or PHP code into a CFML page.""Previously when I was trying to create some data, it was very difficult to get real-time data from Workfront.""Installation of the server software was formidable due the number of configurable options.""The solution needs to improve its adaption capability with a third-party company. I want to see more communities or open knowledge resources with the tool.""There is not much third party authenticators in this solution"

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"The product needs to improve stability and scalability. We faced issues with bugs.""The platform's technical support services need improvement.""Could have more pre-built integrations for pulling data from the wider Zoho ecosystem as well as other systems.""The UI must be improved.""They still don't have a PDF conversion feature.""When you're developing database-type applications, there is no way to see the actual database tables. They call them forms, and I don't like that. Zoho should also provide better user guides.""The user interface and the user experience should be improved.""We are looking for a single portal across all Zoho apps."

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  • "It is a very effective solution and worth the price."
  • "If you really want to save money, there is a free open source CFML engine (former Railo, now Lucee) out there."
  • "The tool's pricing is high but it's totally worth the investment."
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  • "We would prefer it if the price went down drastically."
  • "It is at the bottom end of the price range."
  • "The plan provided is presented on a monthly basis, giving an idea of the cost each month. However, the actual cost is calculated and charged on a yearly or annual basis. The cost is displayed in a detailed manner, breaking down the amount charged annually, and presenting it in a monthly format."
  • "I rate the solution an eight out of ten for pricing since it is really cheap."
  • "The Enterprise version costs INR 1500 per month."
  • "Anyone can start using the solution with less than 15 to 30 dollars a month per user. It is worth the money."
  • "The tool's pricing is flexible."
  • "Zoho Creator started at 800 rupees, about $10 per month."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:I would like to say that its best feature is its different kinds of connectors. We have lots of in-built connectors.
    Top Answer:The tool's pricing is high but it's totally worth the investment.
    Top Answer:Currently, they have some legacy connectors with different tools, and they are creating native connectors. For example, AEM was only using HTTP or SMTP connections. However, now, AEM also has a native… more »
    Top Answer:The deployment process is quite straightforward.
    Top Answer:The UI must be improved. It is difficult to find things in Zoho. There needs to be some R&D. It is fine for a technical person, but non-technical people will find it difficult.
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    Overview

    Adobe ColdFusion is a powerful server-side programming language for website and internal solution development. It is rapid application development (RAD) product that is easy to learn, well maintained, easily scalable in a clustered environment, stable, and can be integrated with various services. 

    The solution has helped organizations improve productivity and efficiency by developing tools that address specific needs and becoming safer using the product. Adobe ColdFusion is an excellent choice for organizations looking for a powerful and easy-to-use server-side programming language.

    Zoho Creator is a web-based platform that lets everyone build custom business applications without any prior technical knowledge
    Zoho Creator offers a first of its kind drag-n-drop interface to create tables/forms, design, schedule workflows and perform a variety of automated actions.

    Zoho Creator's powerful tools for data collection and management, analysis, reporting and collaboration make it the smart choice for small to large organizations to run their business online, without any additional costs, infrastructure, or software.

    Zoho Creator is used by more than 400,000 users and 100,000+ apps have been already created. Don't let complex looking workflows and business rules scare you.

    Zoho Creator is completely non-programmer friendly. Use the intuitive and feature-rich platform to build your custom database applications. Just write your business rules and let the software handle deployment and hosting. You can create your own forms/tables afresh or import data from standard formats (.xls .csv .mdb) and get your database application online within minutes, really!

    Sample Customers
    Inspirus, Promisan, Webapper, Giva, Frontech Solutions Inc, Digicon, ITX Corp, Wall Street Magnate, SimulTV, ten24 Digital Solutions, Prospective Medical Data International Inc, Alcatel-Lucent
    Estate Crush Winery, Integra Services, Avidpays, Napa Valley Film Festival, Marionnaud, The Institute of Hormonal Health, Stone Tapert
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Government22%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Educational Organization8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization67%
    Computer Software Company6%
    Financial Services Firm4%
    Manufacturing Company3%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise8%
    Large Enterprise77%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business79%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise5%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business8%
    Midsize Enterprise69%
    Large Enterprise23%
    Buyer's Guide
    Adobe ColdFusion vs. Zoho Creator
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Adobe ColdFusion vs. Zoho Creator and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,924 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Adobe ColdFusion is ranked 20th in Rapid Application Development Software with 6 reviews while Zoho Creator is ranked 12th in Rapid Application Development Software with 18 reviews. Adobe ColdFusion is rated 8.6, while Zoho Creator is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Adobe ColdFusion writes "An easy-to-setup tool that can be used to automate repetitive tasks". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Zoho Creator writes "The solution provides accessible and high functionality at a competitive price point". Adobe ColdFusion is most compared with Oracle Application Express (APEX), Microsoft Azure App Service, Microsoft Power Apps, Appian and GitHub CoPilot, whereas Zoho Creator is most compared with Microsoft Power Apps, Mendix, Oracle Application Express (APEX), Caspio and Appian. See our Adobe ColdFusion vs. Zoho Creator report.

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